3 10 285 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/f23e6b9526eebe8e859e5b1401a090db.pdf d2fce14197b80a0f88c23848c41683dd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Theses Description An account of the resource A collection that houses senior thesis projects. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Thesis A cumulative final senior project. Advisor The faculty member acting as the advisor for the thesis project. Ronsheim, Margaret Second Reader The faculty member acting as the second reader for the thesis project. Sagan, Claire Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. Environmental Studies Department Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 07/2026 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration: A Conceptual Framework for Community-Engaged Resource Management Subject The topic of the resource Community Engagement in Ecosystem Restoration Description An account of the resource "My senior thesis explores community engagement with ecosystem restoration through the lens of oyster reef restoration. Drawing on connections from my personal and professional experiences, I used the Martha’s Vineyard Shellfish Group and Billion Oyster Project as case studies—both organizations that restore wild oyster reefs and conduct impactful community engagement. In addition to my literature review, my research centered on the qualitative data I collected in interviews with leaders and employees at each organization. Comparing the strategies of these two organizations and existing case studies, I identified key differences and similarities in successes and failures in various approaches to community engagement. Over the course of my research, I came to understand the complex web of relationships entangled by resource management. Conversely, I found that the prevailing construction of humans as distinct from the environment has been used to legitimize conceptions of science and scientific endeavors isolated from human subjectivities. Both the Shellfish Group and Billion Oyster Project demonstrate different ways of being in relation to human and nonhuman communities alike, informing my frameworks, which aim to encourage more equitable and meaningful collaboration between scientists, communities, government, and all other implicated groups. Today, I am going to share with you some lessons learned from these organizations and different approaches to answering my research question: How can aquatic ecosystems serve as positive models for fresh discourses on sociality, informing changes to our inter-community and inter-species relationships and approaches to ecosystem restoration?" Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Yustein, Talia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/2026 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Research Paper Language A language of the resource en aquaculture Community Engagement restoration https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/e6bd12b4767fd41c07d2059d53d898cf.pdf 73f6c07bf22e0cd5444ad7e293918c5c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Theses Description An account of the resource A collection that houses senior thesis projects. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Thesis A cumulative final senior project. Advisor The faculty member acting as the advisor for the thesis project. Menking, Kirsten Second Reader The faculty member acting as the second reader for the thesis project. Nevins, Joseph Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. Environmental Studies Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 06/2026 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mirages of Citizenship: Informal Water Access in Xochimilco's Suelo de Conservación Subject The topic of the resource Informal Settlements Description An account of the resource This thesis explores Xochimilco's status as a conserved delegation in Mexico City and the informal settlements that have arisen in the area. Looking at access to water in conserved land, I analyze how informal residents are subject to an altered status of citizenship, unable to benefit from the government's provision of services like their formal counterparts. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lopez, Maya Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/2026 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Research Paper Language A language of the resource en Conservation land Informal settlements Mexico City Water access Xochimilco https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/d66e847230143991f34adfd05177c122.pdf a9809a1936f6de438945acf1923943ba Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Theses Description An account of the resource A collection that houses senior thesis projects. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Thesis A cumulative final senior project. Advisor The faculty member acting as the advisor for the thesis project. Touchon, Justin Second Reader The faculty member acting as the second reader for the thesis project. Cofran, Zachary Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. Environmental Studies Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 06/2026 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Primates, You, and the Zoo: How Zoos Contribute to the Conservation of Our Closest Living Relatives Subject The topic of the resource Zoos Description An account of the resource Historical institutions such as museums and zoos have recently come under scrutiny for promoting ideologies of imperialism and exoticism. While museums are repatriating artifacts, zoos must find another restorative approach, as many captive animals cannot be released. Zoos have pivoted from being displays of wealth and power to promoting animal welfare, wildlife conservation, and environmental education. Despite this shift, organizations like PeTA and Born Free still claim that zoos are inhumane and that the contributions of zoos to wildlife conservation are unimpressive. Yet, for some species such as non-human primates, creative conservation efforts are desperately needed. Non-human primates are important to both humans, as they are our closest living relatives, and the ecosystems they inhabit, as they promote forest growth. Despite their importance, they are becoming increasingly in danger of extinction. Threatened by anthropogenic activities such as poaching, deforestation, and the pet trade, as well as the impacts of climate change, non-human primates could benefit from population monitoring, habitat restoration, and advocacy. However, efforts like these require funding, support, and partnering organizations with developed platforms. Zoos, despite claims from critical animal welfare organizations, may be well positioned to meet these needs. After investigating primate welfare, conservation, and education efforts across zoos, it was found that there are still ways in which zoos can improve their approaches, such as facilitating an increase in the natural animal behaviors exhibited by captive populations, relying less on ex-situ breeding programs, fundraising more for in-situ conservation efforts, and regulating the ways in which zoos evaluate educational programs. However, zoos have consistently utilized the claims of their critics to improve their welfare, education, and conservation programming, which has greatly improved over the last 50 years, and has shown no sign of growing complacent. Ultimately, the data suggest that zoos have supported non-human primate conservation efforts. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Thompson, Zoe Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/2026 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Research Paper Language A language of the resource en conservation Ethics history Primates Primatology Wildlife Biology Zoo https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/a27dc20dd98af33b3385c41ede141e95.pdf cb5ae508a018ea2a1abae876ca2dab06 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Theses Description An account of the resource A collection that houses senior thesis projects. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Thesis A cumulative final senior project. Advisor The faculty member acting as the advisor for the thesis project. Menking, Kirsten Second Reader The faculty member acting as the second reader for the thesis project. Batur, Pinar Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. Environmental Studies Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. Completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 06/2026 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anticipating the Flood: Framing Priorities of Climate Communication in Copenhagen's Plan for Sea Level Rise Subject The topic of the resource Climate Communication Description An account of the resource My thesis explores, through an analysis of environmental policy frameworks, risk management practices, and the implementation of risk standards and resilience, how Copenhagen, Denmark, is responding to the threats of sea level rise. The thesis analyzes sea level rise impacts and mitigation strategies taken by the city. It further dissects the role of environmental communication in Copenhagen and how actions taken by the government communicate risk and involve citizens in adaptation planning and mitigation strategies. Through the examination of policy and adaptation strategies, I argue that a transition from economic-centered thoughts toward alternative, human-centered discourse is needed to make lasting impacts in sea level rise mitigation. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shimpach, Lily Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/2026 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Research paper, PDF Language A language of the resource en Climate Communication Just Transition sea level rise Social Equity https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/659f7e6e0fc22cac9afce9f6f9bc83dc.pdf 484b4a7a968b9d1748c216b985f51794 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/6ed6d2c7b8f6d3ccd89d0b4a9dd224f7.pdf 4e5ec156b1388dee460a6fa3438d6158 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/2c04c47520b2bad2c0cf462a5aac421a.xlsx c168e192783927120e59c0eee3b55c12 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Delia, Jesse Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 05/2026 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Leaf Litter Cover & Invertebrate Biodiversity Subject The topic of the resource Grounds Management Description An account of the resource This experiment was conducted as a final project for ENST-124 in the spring of 2026. Our experiment built off of a previous one conducted in the fall 2025 semester. We replicated the methods of that project to continue evaluating the effect of lawn management on macroinvertebrate biodiversity. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Baya, Marshall; Danin, Anna; Hoskison, Eli; Kindle, Nell; Moss, Aviva Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Environmental Studies Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/2026 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Paper and Presentation Language A language of the resource en biodiversity grounds grounds management invertebrates lawn leaf litter macroinvertebrates mowing sensitive species https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/9645dd3ba6ea60bcc250c7db8ae3c5f4.pdf debb08a2cd63fa554cfa761f0fb38c19 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Delia, Jesse Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 05/2026 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Deece Plate Waste: An Analysis of Current Composting Practices at Vassar Subject The topic of the resource Compost in the Gordon Commons Description An account of the resource This paper aims to gather a comprehensive understanding of the history of composting at Vassar as well as gauge the effectiveness of the current composting system through interviewing officials and collecting data on student behaviors surrounding composting in the dining hall. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Walsh, Kaelin; Onishi, Julia; Blizzard, Claire; Brown, Makenna Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Environmental Studies Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/2026 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Research paper, pdf Language A language of the resource en compost food waste gordon commons vassar waste management https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/b77dcf3b440eb3bc6352b4bc0687c18f.pdf b6380540b3aa91f7663d9ba2fff1ca00 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/9ffcc0775831c58b23d73655247de6f8.pdf 636055f3404420c218912553beffd3dc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Delia, Jesse Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 05/2026 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cooling Effect of Trees on Vassar College’s Campus Subject The topic of the resource Impact of trees on Vassar College campus Description An account of the resource Our project explored how tree shade affects the indoor temperature and overall comfort of dorm buildings at Vassar College. By collecting indoor and outdoor temperature data from dorms with varying levels of surrounding tree coverage, we examined whether foliage shade helps reduce heat buildup on and around residence halls. The study highlights how increasing tree coverage and strategically planting new trees could improve living conditions for students by making campus housing more comfortable during the warmer months. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Peterson, Aeryn ; Hamilton, Payton ; Arban, Anna ; Melchior, Amy Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Environmental Studies Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/2026 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Research paper/presentation, scientific study Language A language of the resource en campus sustainability green infrastructure heat mitigation student well-being tree shade https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/fbc6fdf9de7511dead0c29603a301abf.pdf 8f9e1ee6b741335b278c03b6f2405196 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/784820202089b577d34e85c33aa225d0.xlsx fe7f5bc9cd582272c3f8dae4fc571790 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/63cdfaa07da9b52df9945b2dfbd2dbaa.pdf 7228bee6cedc24b05225041d780115a0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Delia, Jesse Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 05/2026 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 2026 Soil Salinity Analysis Subject The topic of the resource Soil salinity Description An account of the resource We tested 4 locations on campus for the presence of sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and chloride, which are present in road salts. We analyzed this data to see if road salts were affecting the soil on campus. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hart, Gillian; Wyatt, Emerson; Keagy, Anna; Steward, Lucy Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Environmental Studies Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/2026 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Research paper - google doc, Presentation - google slideshow Language A language of the resource en road salt salinity soil https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/d3ef621ef083bd1644fd297040c0a856.docx 767fe8ed3a95f787b304d8bf7386e494 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Office of Sustainability Description An account of the resource Students are what help push initiatives in the Sustainability Office from ideas to action. This collection of projects highlights all of the work Sustainability Interns have contributed to Vassar. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Other A project that doesn't fall into an existing category. Other Information A place to put information that is relevant to the project but does not have a designated entry. Report from the Data Analysis Team in the Office of Sustainability. Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Biomass Estimations and Analysis of the Vassar College Arboretum Subject The topic of the resource Carbon Storage Description An account of the resource The primary objective of this analysis is to quantify and evaluate the tree inventory within the Vassar College arboretum. By analyzing the provided arboretum dataset, this project establishes a baseline understanding of the campus tree population, specifically focusing on taxonomic distribution, historical tree removals, the estimation of above ground biomass, and total carbon storage. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sari, Diego Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/2026 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource report Language A language of the resource en arboretum carbon storage species tree trees vassar https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/e2cc0dff369814b6e482bfb84cdc8ba1.png 4ea230a29b9a49cfa249a56935129b6c https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/3a65bd945583d185d2c5324df78663b6.pptx 49e8e7c6ccfa3a0b95f9336e500bcf4a https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/c68704cbdedb290afc27c0bb2b1f42f8.docx 21da3efa54c2b367434aeb06c37d2df6 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/a236a075459bb7df255d3ff6f4088560.xlsx d2e4d1502b627e5ab5e0bd97fcd1d647 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Cunningham, Mary Ann Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 2/3/2026 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Leaf Litter Management Subject The topic of the resource Grounds Management Description An account of the resource This class project compares the impact of the presence of leaf litter on the invertebrate diversity in various locations on Vassar's campus. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Malone, Gavin; Chow, Sierra; Marchioli, Sophia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource slide presentation Language A language of the resource en biodiversity grounds grounds management invertebrate invertebrates lawn lawns leaf litter management mowing species vassar